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Look what you can do with the TM-2

By using the TM-2 in conjunction with separately sold pads or acoustic drum triggers, you can easily play the
internal sounds or your own audio files.
Use with acoustic drums to play electronic sounds or percussion
Enhance an acoustic kick, or layer claps onto a snare
Play songs or loops
Connect the TM-2 via MIDI with your V-Drums, and play your favorite drum sounds (WAV files)

Owners Manual (this document)

Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to
know in order to use the TM-2.

To obtain the PDF manual

1.

http://www.roland.com/manuals/

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

Sound List
This lists the TM-2s internal sounds and the effect
parameters.

Enter the following URL in your computer.

2.

Choose TM-2 as the product name.

Contents
Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparations

Others
Restoring the Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Saving a Backup to the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adjusting the Connected Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Formatting an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basics

IMPORTANT NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playing Sounds (Instruments). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Playing Audio Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Advanced
Editing the Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using a Kit Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Naming a Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Copying a Kit/Instrument Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overall Settings for the TM-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled USING
THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (leaflet USING THE
UNIT SAFELY and Owners Manual p. 20). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of
the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read the
Owners Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved
and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced in any form without the written permission of
ROLAND CORPORATION.

Main Features
Play WAV files
In addition to the internal sounds, you can insert an SD card containing audio files (WAV) and play your favorite
drum sounds, sound effects, songs, or loop phrases.

A wide variety of pads are supported

Use the RT series to trigger the TM-2 from acoustic drums, or the KD series to play it with a kick pedal. Use a
V-pad with a mesh head for a second snare, or connect a BT-1 bar trigger pad. You can connect the pads that are
appropriate for your needs.

Battery operation
The unit can be powered on batteries, reducing troublesome cabling and allowing quick setup.

Quick Start

ENG

Connect the AC adaptor/Install batteries

JPN
DEU

Connect the AC adaptor. p. 6

Alternatively, install batteries. p. 4

FRA
ITA
ESL

Connect amplified speakers

Connect your pads/acoustic drum triggers

Turn the power on

Make settings for your pads or acoustic drum triggers

p. 6

POR
NLD

Connect your amplified speakers or mixer to the OUTPUT jacks.

You can also listen to the sound by connecting headphones to the PHONES jack.

p. 7

Connect your pads or acoustic drum triggers to the TRIG IN

jacks.
To make connections, use the cables included with your
pads.

p. 6

Press the [ ] (Power) button.

p. 7

Press the [SHIFT] + [INST] button and specify the type of pads or acoustic drum triggers that youve
connected.
* If youve connected an acoustic drum trigger, adjust parameters such as Threshold, Curve, and RetrgCancel as
appropriate for the way in which your drum trigger is attached and how
the head is stretched. p. 16

Select a kit and play it

Play audio files

p. 8

Use the [-][+] buttons to select a kit.

Strike the pads to play the kit.

p. 10

Copy your audio files (WAV, 44.1 kHz) to the Roland/TM-2/WAVE folder of an SD/SDHC card,
and assign them to pads so that they can be played.

Installing Batteries
* You must turn off the power before installing or removing the batteries.

p. 6

* If youre using the unit on battery power, disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack.

1.
2.

Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom panel.

Install rechargeable Ni-MH batteries or alkaline batteries (four AA batteries).
Battery life (under continuous use)
Rechargeable
Ni-MH battery

Alkaline battery Approx. 4.5 hours

3.

Approx. 6 hours

* Take care to observe the

correct polarity.

* The time may vary according to

usage conditions, batteries used, and
type of SD memory card used.

Change the BATTERY Type setting to match the type of batteries that
you installed. p. 14
The approximate remaining battery life is shown in the kit screen.

Remaining battery
amount (approximate)
Half
Nearly empty
Replace the batteries

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you
carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in USING THE UNIT SAFELY
and IMPORTANT NOTES (leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY and Owners Manual p. 20).

* The indicator is not

shown if there is plenty
of remaining capacity.

Using the Mounting Plate

By using the mounting plate (included) and the all-purpose clamp (APC-33: sold separately), you can attach the
TM-2 to a hi-hat stand or cymbal stand.

1. Use the included screws to

attach the included mounting
plate.
You can attach the mounting
plate in either vertical or
horizontal orientation.

Vertical

Horizontal

3. Attach to a cymbal stand

or hi-hat stand.

2. Attach the TM-2 to the

all-purpose clamp.

Remove the mounting plate when installing or removing batteries.

* Use only the screws that are included with the TM-2. Using any other screws may cause malfunctions.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the knobs from damage.

Panel Descriptions
Display

[ ] (Power) button

When you turn on the power, the display shows the kit number
and name. If you press the [INST] button, the display shows
parameters and values.

Turns the power on/off. Hold down the button until the power
turns on or off. p. 6

Display settings

ENG
JPN
DEU
FRA

p. 14

ITA

[VOLUME] knob

ESL

Adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT jacks and

PHONES jack.

POR
NLD

[INST] button

[-] [+] buttons

Displays the instrument edit screen.

p. 11
If you hold down the [SHIFT] button
and press the [INST] button, the
setup screen appears. p. 14

Use these buttons to switch kits.

In screens such as the edit screen, use these
buttons to edit parameter values.

[<] [>] buttons

Use these buttons to switch parameters or pages.
SOUND OFF
MUTE p. 8

p. 8

SD card slot
You can insert an SD card into this slot.
Push the SD card once again to eject.
* Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit is turned
on. Doing so may corrupt the data on the SD card.
* Carefully insert the SD card all the way inuntil it is firmly in
place.

[SHIFT] button
You can access a variety of functions by using
this in conjunction with other buttons.

TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons

When you strike a pad, the corresponding TRIG IN [1] [2]
button lights.
When editing an instrument, use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to
select the pad whose settings you want to change. To select
the rim, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press a TRIG IN
button. (Head, Rim p. 8)
Preview
When you press a TRIG IN button, the instrument will sound,
allowing you to audition the tone. You can also change a setting
so that sound is not heard when you press the button. p. 14
Trigger lock on/off
If you long-press the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button, the target for
editing will not change even when you strike the pads. p. 14

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your
unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may
not always match what appears in the manual.

Connecting Your Equipment

OUTPUT jacks

TRIG IN 1, 2 jacks

These jacks output the sound. Connect them to amplified speakers,

mixers etc. If youre outputting in monaural, connect only the L/MONO
jack.

Connect pads (PD series: sold separately) or acoustic

drum triggers (RT series: sold separately) here. p. 7

Connection examples
RT-10S

PHONES jack

PD-128S

Connect headphones here.

Even if headphones are connected, sound will
still be output from the OUTPUT jacks.

Cables included
with the pad

DC IN jack

Stereo miniature
phone plug

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

If youre using the unit on battery power, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To prevent the inadvertent
disruption of power to your
unit (should the plug be
pulled out accidentally), and
to avoid applying undue
stress to the DC IN jack,
anchor the power cord using
the cord hook, as shown in
the illustration.

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors

Use these to connect MIDI devices such as
V-Drums.

(Bottom)

Security slot ( )
http://www.kensington.com/

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the

volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

Turning the Power On/Off

1.

Hold down the [ ] (power) button until the power turns on or off.
* After youve made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the TM-2 first, and then the connected
system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When turning the power off, power-off the
connected system first, and then the TM-2.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will
operate normally.

* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some
sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Connecting Pads
ENG

Connecting Pads

JPN
DEU

To make connections, use the cables included with the pad or acoustic drum trigger.

FRA

* Subsequently, acoustic drum triggers are called drum triggers. We use the term pads to include drum triggers.

ITA

Connecting examples
TRIG IN 1

Example

HEAD

ESL

TRIG IN 2
RIM

HEAD

POR

RIM

NLD

Use an RT-10K to enhance an acoustic

kick, and add a PD-128S electronic second
snare

PD-128S

RT-10K
Add a KD-7 kick trigger, and a BT-1 to start
phrases

KD-7

BT-1

* Choke play is not supported.

* 3-way trigger for CY-15R, CY-13R are not supported.

Pad Settings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
Press the [+] button, and then press the [>] button.
The TRIG SETUPType screen will appear.

Press the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button to select the pad for which you want to make settings.
You can also select a pad by striking it.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the type of the pad thats connected.
If you connect a drum trigger, adjust the parameters as appropriate for how its attached and how the head is
stretched. p. 16

Press the [INST] button several times to return to the kit screen.
The changes youve made will be saved automatically.

Connecting two pads to one TRIG IN jack

By using a connection cable (1/4 stereo phone plug
1/4 phone plug x 2: sold separately) you can connect two pads to
one TRIG IN jack. This lets you use separate pads to play the head and rim of one TRIG IN jack.
* With this connection, striking the rim of the pad wont produce sound.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
Press the [+] button.
The TRIG SETUPInput screen will appear.

Use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to select the TRIG IN jack to
which you connected the two pads.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select PADx2.

Head

Rim

Press the [>] button.

Strike the two pads to select them, and specify the

type of each pad.
* Satisfactory operation cannot be obtained if BT-1 is
selected as the type. When using a BT-1, select BT-1
SENS as the type.

To TRIG IN 1 or 2
Connection cable
(1/4 stereo phone

1/4 phone x 2: sold separately)

Selecting a Kit
Your choice of sounds (instruments) assigned to the connected pads are saved as a kit.
The TM-2 lets you easily select and play 99 different kits.

KIT 99

KIT 01
TRIG IN 1

TRIG IN 2

EFFECT

HEAD

RIM

HEAD

RIM

INST

INST

INST

INST

Rim

Head
Rim

Pads

Head

Selecting a Kit
Immediately after the power is turned on, the display shows the kit screen.
* If any other screen is shown, press the [INST] button several times to make the kit screen appear.

1.

Press the [-] [+] buttons.

Kit number

The selected kit will change.

When you strike the pads, you hear the instruments of that kit.

Kit name

Mute
In the kit screen, you can hold down the [<] button to turn on
the mute function, so that striking a pad wont produce sound.
This lets you prevent sound from being produced inadvertently.
Press the [<] button once again to turn the mute function off.

Sound off
By pressing the [<][>] buttons simultaneously you can stop the sounds that are being heard. This is a
convenient way to stop a song or a loop. The sound of reverb or delay will continue.

Preview
By pressing the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button, you can play the instruments. To play the sound of the rim, hold
down the [SHIFT] button and press the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button.

Playing Sounds (Instruments)

ENG

In each kit, you can assign four instruments (inst) and play them from the pads.

JPN

KIT 99

DEU
FRA

KIT 01
TRIG IN 1
HEAD

INST

TRIG IN 2
RIM

HEAD

INST

INST

ITA

EFFECT

ESL

RIM

POR
NLD

INST

Assigning Instruments to Pads

1.
2.
3.
4.

Heres how to assign the TM-2s internal instruments to the pads.

Use [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.

Press the [INST] button.
The INST screen will appear.

Strike a pad to select the pad (head or rim) to which you

want to assign an instrument.
You can also use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to select a pad.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the instrument that you
want to play.

Instrument

If the SD card contains audio files, the audio files on the SD card are
shown following the internal instruments. p. 10
If you press the [-] [+] buttons, the folder name is temporarily shown at
the top of the screen.

Pad currently selected

1H

TRIG 1 Head

1R

TRIG 1 Rim

2H

TRIG 2 Head

2R

TRIG 2 Rim

MEMO

5.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [-] [+] buttons, you can switch between internal instruments (INT) and
the SD card (SD). If folders exist, you can also switch folders.

Strike the pads to play the sounds.

You can switch instruments in the same way by striking a different pad.
You can change the volume or pitch.

p. 11

You can use effects to modify the sound.

6.

p. 12

Press the [INST] button to return to the kit screen.

The changes youve made will be saved automatically.

Saving the settings youve edited

The instruments youve selected and the settings youve edited are saved automatically.
* To turn off the power, be sure to press the [ ] (power) button.

NO CARD and NO WAVE

If the TM-2 cant produce sound because no SD card is inserted, the screen indicates NO CARD. If the corresponding audio file
is not found on the SD card, the screen indicates NO WAVE. A confirmation screen appears when you attempt to change the
instruments.

Playing Audio Files

You can play your favorite audio files (WAV) by striking pads.
You can use this to play drum sounds and sound effects, or even
songs or loop phrases.

WAV

Placing Audio Files on an SD Card

Preparations
Youll need the following items.
Computer: A computer that can read and write an SD card, such as a Windows or Mac.
You might need to provide an SD card reader separately.
SD card, or SDHC card
Audio files of the sounds that you want to play
Use your computer to prepare and edit the audio file to the following specifications.

1.

Format

Extensions

Sampling Frequency

Bit Rate

Channels

WAV

.WAV, .wav

44.1 kHz

16 bits

Mono, Stereo

If youre using an SD card for the first time, insert the SD card into the TM-2 and format it.

p. 17

* Prepare an SD card specifically for the TM-2. If the card is also used with another device, it might not work correctly with the TM-2.

2.
3.

Connect the SD card to your computer.

Place the audio files (WAV) in the Roland/
TM-2/WAVE folder of the SD card.
* You can create up to one level of folders inside the WAVE
folder (a maximum of 300).
* Each folder can contain up to 300 audio files.

4.

Roland
TM-2
Place the WAV files inside this
folder.

WAVE
My_Wave1.wav
My_Wave2.wav
Kicks

* File names containing double-byte characters (such as

Japanese) are not displayed correctly by the TM-2.

My_Kick1.wav
My_Kick2.wav

* If you rename or move the file, no sound can be

produced, and the screen indicates NO WAVE. Youll
need to reassign the sound to the pad.

My_Snare1.wav

Insert the SD card into the TM-2s SD card

slot.

You can create folders to

organize the files (up to 300
folders, up to one level).

Snares

2ndSnare

Folders at a second
level or deeper are not
recognized. Dont create
such folders.

* Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the data on the SD card.
* In order to play audio files from the SD card, the SD card must remain inserted in the TM-2. If the SD card is not inserted, the
screen indicates NO CARD.

5.

Assign audio files to pads as described in the procedure Playing Sounds (Instruments) (p. 9).
Audio files can be assigned to pads and edited (p. 11) just like the internal instruments.
* Subsequently, internal instruments and audio files are collectively called instruments.

* Some SD card types or SD cards from some manufacturers may not play back properly on the TM-2.
* The memory card write protect feature (LOCK)
The contents of the memory card can be protected by write protecting it. To write protect a card,
slide the write protect switch on the side of the memory card to the LOCK position. Unlock write
protect to delete data on the card.

10

Write protect
switch

Editing the Instruments

You can adjust a variety of settings (parameters) such as the instruments volume and pitch. This process is called
editing. You can also edit the audio files on an SD card in the same way.
* Editing will not modify the audio files that are on the SD card.

1.
2.
3.

ENG
JPN
DEU

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.

FRA

Press the [INST] button.

ITA

The INST screen will appear.

ESL

Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter.

POR
NLD

Parameter

Explanation

Level

Adjusts the volume.

Dynmcs

If you choose LINEAR, the volume will change naturally according to the force of your strike. The settings
LOUD 1LOUD 3 make it easier to produce loud sounds. The MAX setting fixes the sound at the maximum
volume.

Pitch

Adjusts the pitch.

Pan

Adjusts the left/right position.

Loop

If this is ON, the instrument will sound repeatedly.

Strike the pad once to start the sound, and strike the pad again to stop the sound.

Mono/Poly

With the POLY setting, repeated strikes on the same pad will trigger multiple sounds that are overlaid. With
the MONO setting, a repeated strike will turn off the currently-sounding note before playing the next note, so
that the sounds will not be overlaid. This setting does not affect the way in which other pads produce sound.
* If you turn Loop ON, this setting is always MONO.

Offset

Determines the point in the instrument waveform from which sounding is to occur.
This setting can be used to adjust the attack portion, or to reduce the latency of sound
production.

MuteGroup

Multiple pads whose MuteGroup is set to the same number will not sound simultaneously. For example if
youve assigned the pads of phrase A and phrase B to the same MuteGroup number, triggering phrase A and
then triggering phrase B will cause phrase A to stop.

Note#

Specifies the MIDI note number of this pad. This note number is transmitted when you strike the pad. When
this note number is received, the pad produces sound.

EffectSend

Turns the kit effect on/off for each pad.

p. 12

* Subsequent parameters are explained on p. 13.

4.
5.
6.

Strike a pad to select the pad (head or rim) that you want to edit.
You can also use the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons to select a pad.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to edit the value.

Press the [INST] button to return to the kit screen.

Contents of the edit screen

Screen name

Parameter name

Trigger lock

Press the [+] button to

confirm/execute.

Pad being edited

Parameters exist to the

left or right; use the [<][>]
buttons to select them.

Value
of the
parameter

1H

TRIG 1 Head

1R

TRIG 1 Rim

2H

TRIG 2 Head

2R

TRIG 2 Rim

11

Using a Kit Effect

You can use a kit effect to modify the sound of the instruments. You can choose from numerous types such as
effects that distort the sound, make it richer, or add cyclic modulation.

KIT 99
KIT 01
TRIG IN 1
HEAD

INST

TRIG IN 2
RIM

INST

HEAD

INST

EFFECT
RIM

INST

* One kit can use only one type of kit effect.

Selecting the Effect Type

1.
2.
3.
4.

Before you continue, turn on the EffectSend of each instrument to which you want the effect to apply. p. 11

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.

Press the [INST] button.
Press the [>] button to select the KIT EFFECTType.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select Type.
Effect type

5.

Type

Explanation

THRU

The effect wont be applied.

DELAY

Stereo delay

TAPE ECHO

A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a
Roland RE-201 Space Echo.

CHORUS

This applies a chorus effect.

FLANGER

The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.

PHASER

A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated.

EQUALIZER

This adjusts the tone as a equalizer.

COMP

Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume.

WAH

This produces a wah effect by modifying the filter in correspondence with the volume of the performance.

DIST

This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.

RINGMOD

This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You
can also change the modulation frequency in response to changes in the volume of the sound sent into the
effect.

REVERB

Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space.

Press the [>] button to select an effect parameter, and use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the value.
The effect parameters differ depending on the type.
For details on the parameters Sound List (PDF)

12

Naming a Kit
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ENG

Heres how to assign a name to a kit.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a kit.

JPN

Press the [INST] button.

DEU

Use the [>] button to select UTILITY, and press the [+] button.

FRA

Press the [+] button once again.

ITA

The KIT NAME screen will appear.

ESL

Use the [<][>] buttons to select a character, and use the [-][+]
buttons to change the character.

POR
NLD

The selected character blinks.

Copying a Kit/Instrument Settings

1.
2.

You can copy a kit, or change the order of kits. You can also copy or exchange instruments between pads.

Press the [INST] button.

Use the [>] button to select UTILITY and press the [+]
button.

Copying/Exchanging Kits
3.
4.

Use the [<] [>] buttons to select KIT COPY or KIT

EXCHANGE, and press the [+] button.
The SRC screen will appear.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-source (exchangesource) kit.
* By selecting EMPTY KIT you can initialize the kit.

5.
6.
7.

Press the [>] button to access the DST screen, and use the
[-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination (exchangedestination) kit.
Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.

Press the [+] button.

The kit will be copied or exchanged.

Copying/Exchanging Instrument Settings

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Use the [<] [>] buttons to select INST COPY or INST

EXCHANGE, and press the [+] button.
The SRC screen will appear.

Strike a pad to select the copy-source (exchange-source).

Press the [>] button to access the DST screen, and strike a
pad to select the copy-destination (exchange-destination).
Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.

Press the [+] button.

The instrument setting will be copied or exchanged.

13

Overall Settings for the TM-2

Heres how to make overall settings that apply to the entire TM-2, such as display and MIDI channel.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select SYSTEM and press the [+]
button.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter that you want
to edit.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to change a value.
* INFO contains no editable values.

5.

Press the [INST] button several times to return to the kit

screen.
Parameter
LCD

BATTERY

Explanation
Contrast

Adjusts the contrast of the display.

Brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the display.

Type

Set this according to the type of batteries that youre using.

ALKALINE: Alkaline battery
Ni-MH:
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery

Limiter

If you want to apply a master limiter to the audio output, specify the threshold.
With the OFF setting, the limiter is not applied. The default value is OFF.

OutGain

Adjusts the audio output volume. Raising this value will raise the volume, but the sound may be
distorted. The default value is 0dB.

TrgPreview

If this is ON, instruments will sound when you press the TRIG IN [1] [2] buttons. The default value
is ON.

Trig Lock

If this is ON, striking a pad does not change the object being edited. The default value is OFF.
You can also turn this setting on/off by long-pressing the TRIG IN [1] or [2] button in the kit screen.

MIDI Ch

Specifies the transmit and receive channels. The default value is 10.

PrgChg Rx

If this is ON, incoming program change messages (kit number) will switch kits.

PrgChg Tx

If this is ON, a program change message will be transmitted when you switch kits.

Version

This is system version.

AUDIO

TRIG SW

MIDI

INFO

Restoring the Factory Settings

This restores the TM-2 to the original factory settings.
NOTE
All internal settings of the TM-2 will be erased.
If you have settings that you want to keep, back them up to the SD card before you proceed.

1.
2.

3.
4.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select FACTORY RESET and press
the [+] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.

Press the [+] button.

A confirmation screen will appear once again.

Press the TRIG IN [2] button.

All settings are returned to their factory-set condition.

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Saving a Backup to the SD Card

1.

Backup will save all kits, all settings of the TM-2, and the pad and drum trigger settings. It is convenient to switch
between backups when youre playing with different bands or at different live events.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.

ENG
JPN
DEU

Saving a Backup

FRA

2.

ESL

3.

4.
5.
6.

ITA

Use the [<] [>] button to select BACKUP SAVE and press [+]
button.
Check the name of the backup, and if you want to change
it, press the TRIG IN [2] button.

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Assigning a name Naming a Kit (p. 13) step 5

After renaming the backup, press the [INST] button to return.

Press the [>] button.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a save-destination for the
backup, and then press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.

Press the [+] button.

The backup will be saved.
If a backup already exists in that destination, a confirmation message will appear. Press the [+] button to
overwrite the existing backup. If you dont want to overwrite the existing backup, press the [<] button to return.

Loading a Backup
2.
3.
4.

Use the [<] [>] buttons to select BACKUP LOAD and press
the [+] button.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the number of the backup
that you want to load.
Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
If you decide not to load the backup, press the [<] button to return.
NOTE

5.

When you load a backup, all settings inside the TM-2 will be erased.

Press the [+] button.

The backup will be loaded.

Deleting a Backup
2.
3.
4.
5.

Use the [<] [>] button to select BACKUP DELETE and press
the [+] button.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the number of the backup
that you want to delete.
Press the [>] button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
If you decide not to delete the backup, press the [<] button to return.

Press the [+] button.

The backup will be deleted.
* All memory cards eventually wear out. We recommend that you consider the memory card not as a permanent storage site,
but as a place to store data temporarily. We also recommend that you back up important data onto the another media that is
supported by your unit.

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Adjusting the Connected Pads

Heres how to adjust the connected pads or drum triggers.
If the Input and Type parameters are set correctly, the other parameters are set appropriately for the specified
type. You can also make more detailed adjustments if you like.
If youve connected a drum trigger, adjust parameters such as Threshold, Curve, and RetrgCancel as
appropriate for the way in which your drum trigger is attached and how the head is stretched. Please also refer
to the owners manual of your RT series unit.

Adjusting Parameters for Each Pad

1.
2.
3.
4.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select TRIGGER SETUP and press
the [+] button.
Use the [<] [>] buttons to select a parameter that you want
to change.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the value.
* When you strike a pad, a parameter indicating the force of your strike is briefly displayed.
Parameter

Explanation

Input

Select the type of connection. If you use the cable included with the pad, choose HEAD&RIM. If you use a
1/4 phone plug x 2) to connect two pads, choose PADx2. p. 7
connection cable (stereo 1/4 phone plug

Type

Specifies the type of pad/drum trigger thats connected p. 7

* If you change the type, the values of the following parameters (excluding XtlkCancel) are changed
appropriately for the selected type.
* BT-1 SENS is a type that allows you to enhance the sensitivity with respect to weaker strikes when using
a BT-1. However, with this type there is a greater likelihood that false triggering will occur as the result of
surrounding vibrations. For this reason, BT-1 should be selected when performing phrase playback and the
like.
* PAD1, PAD2 are for generic pads.

Sens

You can adjust the sensitivity of the pads/drum triggers to accommodate your personal playing style. This
allows you to have more dynamic control over the sound volume, based on how hard you play. Higher
sensitivity allows the pad to produce a loud volume even when played softly. Lower sensitivity will keep the
pad producing a low volume even when played forcefully.

Threshold

Increase this value if the pad is unwantedly triggered by

ambient vibration. If this value is too high, soft strikes will
not produce sound. You should set this to the lowest value
that will not cause unintended triggering.
In the illustration at right, B will trigger a sound, but A
and C will not.

Threshold

This setting allows you to control the relation between playing velocity (striking force) and changes in volume.
Volume

LINEAR
Volume

Striking
force

The standard setting. This produces the most natural correspondence

between playing dynamics and volume change.

Volume

Curve

Striking Compared to LINEAR, a soft playing produces a greater change.

force

LOG1
Volume

LOG2
Volume

Very little dynamic response, making it easy to maintain strong volume

Striking levels.
force

LOUD1

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Adjusting the Connected Pads

ENG
Parameter

Explanation

RetrgCancel

This parameter prevents a single strike from triggering

two notes (retriggering). In particular since a drum trigger
produces an irregular waveform, the sound may also be
triggered at point A in the illustration. This phenomenon
is more likely to occur while the waveform is decaying,
and unintended triggering is prevented by detecting the
irregularity of the waveform.
While you continue striking the pad, gradually raise this
value until retriggering no longer occurs. Excessively high
settings of this parameter will cause missed notes during
rolls.

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A: Retriggering

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Rim Gain

Adjusts the rim sensitivity of the following pads.

Higher value allows the rim to produce a loud volume even when played softly.
PD series, PDX series, CY series, RT-10S, PAD1, PAD2

H/R Adjust

This adjusts how easily head shots and rim shots can be played on the pads and drum
triggers listed below.
If the rim shot sound is triggered when you strike the head strongly, raise this value.
If the head sound is triggered when you strike a rim shot, lower this value. If the head
sound is triggered when you strike the rim softly, lower this value.
PD series (excluding PD-8), PDX series, RT-10S, PAD2

XtlkCancel

If multiple pads (or acoustic drums with drum trigger) are mounted on the same stand, the vibrations of your
strike may inadvertently cause another pad (or drum trigger) to produce sound (crosstalk); you can adjust this
parameter to prevent such crosstalk. For example if a pad B is inadvertently triggered when you strike a pad A,
raise the XtlkCancel value of the pad B until crosstalk stops. If this parameter is set to an excessively high value,
the pad B might fail to trigger if you strike the pad A and pad B simultaneously.

Formatting an SD Card
Heres how to format (initialize) an SD card.
NOTE
When you format an SD card, all data on the SD card will be erased.

1.
2.

3.
4.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [INST] button.
Use the [<] [>] button to select SD CARD FORMAT and
press the [+] button.
Confirmation screen will appear.
To cancel the operation, press the [INST] button to return.

Press the [+] button.

Confirmation screen will appear again.

Press the TRIG IN [2] button again.

SD card will be formatted.

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Troubleshooting
Problem

Items to check

Action

Page

If you hear sound in the headphones, there is a

problem with the connection cables or with the
connected amp or speaker.

Problems with sound

No sound

A specific pad
does not sound

A pad does
not respond
correctly

Check whether you hear sound through

headphones.
Could muting be enabled?

Disable muting.

p. 8

Could the instrument be OFF?

Assign an instrument.

p. 9

Could the instruments Level be lowered?

Adjust the instruments Level.

p. 11

Could the audio file have been deleted?

The sound will not be played if you have deleted,

moved, or renamed the audio file. Assign a different
instrument.

p. 10

Is the pad connected correctly?

Is the pads Type set correctly?

Check the pads connection cable.

Set the pads Type.

p. 7

Problems with SD card

Audio file does
not play or is not
shown

Is the audio file format correct?

Re-create the audio file in the correct format.

Is the audio file in the correct location?

Check the location of the audio file.

Could there be more than 300 audio files in

the folder?

Keep the number of audio files in a folder to 300 or

fewer. Do not create a second-level or lower folder.

p. 10

Problems with MIDI

No sound

Is the MIDI channel set correctly?

Set the MIDI channels of the TM-2 and external MIDI

device to the same setting.

p. 14

Has the note number been set properly?

Set the pads Note#.

p. 11

Error Messages
Message

Meaning

Action

Page

UNSUPPORTED
FORMAT

This audio file format is not supported.

Check the audio files format, and file name

extension.

SD CARD FULL

The SD card does not have enough free

space.

Either delete unneeded data, or use another SD

card.

SD CARD BUSY

Data could not be read/written fast

enough from/to the SD card.

Use a different SD card.

SD CARD LOCKED

The write protect switch of the SD card is

set to LOCK.

Move the write protect switch to unlock the

card.

p. 10

SD CARD ERROR

The file is damaged. Alternatively, the SD

card is not working correctly.

Check the file and the SD card.

Format the SD card.

p. 17

NO SD CARD

No SD card is inserted.

Insert an SD card.

p. 5

There is no remaining battery capacity.

The TM-2 has stopped operating.

Replace the batteries. Alternatively, connect the

AC adaptor.

p. 4

There is a problem with the internal

system.

Contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service

Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the Information page.

SD card
p. 10

Battery
BATTERY LOW
TM-2
SYSTEM ERROR

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Main Specifications
ENG

Roland TM-2: Trigger Module

JPN

Connectors

OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
TRIG IN jack x 2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors

DC IN jack

Interface

SD/SDHC memory card (Max. 32 GB)

Power Supply

AC adaptor,
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (HR6) or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Current Draw

400 mA

Expected battery life

under continuous use

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 2,000 mAh)
Alkaline battery:
Approx. 4.5 hours
* The time may vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD memory card used.

Dimensions

135 (W) x 130 (D) x 59 (H) mm

5-3/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches

Weight
(excluding batteries
and AC adaptor)

360 g

13 oz

Accessories

Owners manual, Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY, AC adaptor, Mounting plate, Screw x 2

Options
(sold separately)

Acoustic drum triggers: RT series

Kicks: KD series

Pads: PD series, PDX series, BT-1

Cymbals: CY series

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* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.

Copyrights

Licences/Trademarks

The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data,

style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and
image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.
Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content
(except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing,
recording and distributing original musical works.
Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content
in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded
medium of said content or making them available on a computer
network.

MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio

concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed
by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
The SD logo (
LLC.

) and SDHC logo (

) are trademarks of SD-3C,

This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of eSOL

Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Roland and V-Drums are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Company names and product names appearing in this document
are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Please read this in conjunction with the leaflet USING THE UNIT
SAFELY.

WARNING
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug
from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not
completely separated from its main source of power.
When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn
off the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug
from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose
to connect the power cords plug should be one that is within easy
reach and readily accessible.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the
unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptors
body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity,
or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

CAUTION
Handle batteries carefully
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and
cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please
read and observe the following precautions.
Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended
period of time, make a backup of any important data, and then
remove the batteries.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below,
always keep them out of the reach of small children.
Included Parts: Screws (p. 4)

IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the units power
consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries,
please use the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, alkaline batteries.

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

If operating this unit on batteries, please use
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, alkaline batteries,.
If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC
adaptor from this unit.
Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect
or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is
turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from
the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must
turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power
cord or AC adaptor.

Placement
Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on
which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the
surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to
prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that
the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one
that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn
dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.

Repairs and Data

Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a
backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write
down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to
preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs,
in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically
damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible.
Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions
Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of
equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself
against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of
creating regular backups of the data youve stored in the unit.
Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
Please observe the following precautions when handling external
memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the
precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.
To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static
electricity from your person before handling the device.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

For the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
For Korea

WARNING

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For EU Countries

For China